[hre-asiapacific] Human rights-based approaches to education

Dear Colleagues,

We are developing a set of guidelines and examples where education planning
and programming is being undertaken from a rights-based approach.

Key elements of a rights-based approach may be summarised in the acronym
PANEL - participation, accountability, non-discrimination, empowerment and
linkages to human rights standards. A rights-based approach to education
builds on these guiding principles and supports the fulfilment of
internationally agreed human rights requirements, particularly those that
are relevant to the education sector.  For more details on a human
rights-based approach to programming, please visit
http://www.undg.org/documents/3069-Common_understanding_of_a_rights-based_approach.doc 

A full understanding of what a rights-based approach means in practice is
not yet clear. At this stage we are looking for concrete country-based
examples of programmes or initiatives that have been developed from a
rights-based perspective, particularly those with a direct impact on
education. We are especially interested in concrete examples of
rights-based approaches to education that have:

*         Improved access to free and compulsory education
*         Promoted equality, inclusion and non-discrimination through education
*         Used curriculum, content and processes to improve the quality of
education and respect for diversity
*         Integrated human rights education into national systems
*         Involved consultation, participation and empowerment of children,
parents and communities in education provision

If you can provide examples or suggest initiatives please contact:

Clare Magill
Research Assistant
UNESCO Centre
School of Education
University of Ulster
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Northern Ireland  BT52 1SA
Phone:  +44 (0)28 70323287
Fax:      +44 (0)28 70323021
Email: 



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